The Phoenix Suns (11-42) welcome the Atlanta Hawks (16-35) to Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns are 2.5-point favorites and look to put an end to their nine-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 235 points and it can be seen on Fox Sports – Southeast at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Atlanta Hawks at Phoenix Suns ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Hawks (5-point underdogs) were defeated by the Utah Jazz, 128-112, while the Suns (13.5-point underdogs) fell to the San Antonio Spurs, 126-124. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Atlanta game went 3.5 points over the projected point total of 236.5, while the Phoenix game finished 25 points over the projected point total of 225.
Atlanta had a turnover percentage of 9.2 (better than their season average of 15.3) while Phoenix was lights out from beyond the arc (13-29; 44.8 percent). Phoenix’s Devin Booker played well, putting up 38 points, seven assists and five rebounds. Atlanta, meanwhile, rallied around Trae Young, who recorded 28 points and nine assists.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last matchup, the Hawks won 113-112. Atlanta had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (20.0 vs. 11.1). Phoenix, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (12.4 vs. 13.9). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Of the Hawks’ 50 games that accepted bets, 28 have gone over the projected point total. Atlanta heads into the contest with records of 16-35 straight up (SU) and 22-28 against the spread (ATS).
In opposition of Atlanta, just over half of Suns games have finished under the projected point total. Further, Phoenix is 11-42 SU and 23-30 ATS.
The Hawks’ Young has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 21 points,8.4 assists per game. Meanwhile, Kelly Oubre Jr. has averaged 16 points,1.8 blocks,1.2 steals during that same time frame for the Suns.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Phoenix. Phoenix ranks 29th in the league in ball protection (turnover percentage of 15.0 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Atlanta forces the eighth-most turnovers in the NBA (14.6 percent).
Atlanta Hawks at Phoenix Suns Odds Pick
Free NBA Tip: SU Winner – Hawks, ATS Winner – Hawks, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Hawks rank 14th in rebounds per game (45.2) while the Suns rank 29th (39.9).
- Phoenix averages 8.9 steals per game, which ranks second in the league. Atlanta ranks last in steals allowed per game (10.6).
- The Hawks average 52.1 points in the paint per game, which ranks sixth in the NBA. The Suns rank 26th in points allowed in the paint per game (52.3).
- Atlanta averages 15.7 fast-break points per game, which ranks eighth in the NBA. Phoenix ranks 27th in fast-break points allowed per game (15.6).
- Atlanta ranks fourth in three pointers attempted per game (34.9) while Phoenix ranks 21st (29.5).
- The Hawks rank eighth in points off turnovers per game (18.0) while the Suns rank 29th in points off turnovers allowed per game (19.8).
- The Hawks rank 10th in assists per game (25.5) while the Suns rank 28th in assists allowed per game (25.9).
- Phoenix averages 5.2 blocks per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA. Atlanta ranks 24th in blocks allowed per game (5.4).
- Atlanta averages 13.9 second chance points per game, which ranks eighth in the NBA. Phoenix ranks 29th in second chance points allowed per game (15.2).
- Phoenix is 4-1 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Atlanta is 3-2.
- When reaching the century mark, the Hawks are 15-28 and the Suns are 10-26.
- Atlanta is 15-14 ATS on the road, while Phoenix is 11-15 ATS at home.
- The Hawks have 16 overs and 13 unders in 29 road games.
- Of the Suns’ 26 home games, they have 15 unders and 11 overs.
Bettings Trends:
- The Hawks are 2-3 ATS over their last five games, while the Suns are 1-4.
- In their last five games, Atlanta has 4 overs and 1 under, while Phoenix has 3 overs and 2 unders.
- During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 116.0 points per game (5.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 120.4 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
- The Suns’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 18.8, up from 9.6 for the season.
